Clermont Ridge Senior Villas, located at 1100 Hunt Trace Blvd., recently celebrated its grand opening. The new affordable housing community is available to individuals 62 years and older.
The senior housing community contains 11 one-story villa-style buildings, consisting of 70 one-bedroom units...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The city of Groveland observed the twentieth anniversary of 9-11 with a memorial ceremony at Lake David Park. The community gathered early Friday evening at Groveland’s monthly second Friday night Farmer’s Market,...
LSSC President Dr. Stan Sidor has announced changes to the Fall 2021 course schedule to reduce the campus population density in response to impacts from COVID-19.
“At Lake-Sumter State College, we remain committed to the health and safety of all...
On 09/02/2021, The Clermont Police Department Detective Division received a phone call from Angelica Vences-Salgado, who is the mother of a juvenile victim abducted from her home in 2007. Angelica stated that she was contacted via social media by...
Sanctuary Ridge Golf Course and Restaurant, located at 2601 Diamond Club Dr., Clermont, closed on September 7, 2021. New owners assure that the closure is only temporary.
After extensive renovation, redesign, and renaming, be on the lookout for "The Clermont National...
Article by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
Photos courtesy of Grant Mollett and ERHS family and friends
Saint Cloud - September 11, 2021
The East Ridge High School girls' cross country team competed in the St. Cloud Invitational Meet at St. Cloud...
The fun starts on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 8:00 am when Puttin’ Fore Paws Charity Golf Tournament tees off at Green Valley Country Club in Clermont (registration at 7 am).
“This is not your average, run-of-the-mill golf tournament,” explains Terri Kracht,...
In an effort to improve direct communication with families, Lake County Schools launched a weekly video series called “Super Sunday with Superintendent Diane Kornegay.” The first video, “The Top 5 Things You Need to Know for Back-to-School,” was shared...
The Lake County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) installed local leaders to its 2021-22 Board of Directors. FPRA State President Devon Chestnut, APR, CPRC, swore in the public relations professionals, who will hold office for one...
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties received a grant of $10,000 from Suncoast Credit Union to provide classroom materials for early learning centers participating in the Master Teacher program. This program provides supervision and guidance for early education...
The Lake County School Board in a special meeting today voted unanimously in favor of Superintendent Diane Kornegay's proposal to require masks in schools where 5 percent or more of students and staff test positive for COVID-19. Parents who...
On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States was a wake-up call to Americans. Today, 20 years after the attack, we remember...
Congratulations to our Real Life Christian Academy September Terrific Kids!
Terrific Kids is a character-building program that recognizes students for modifying their behavior.
The program encourages kids to become the best version of themselves. Kids determine what being terrific means to...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) hours of operations for the three (3) COVID-19 Immunization/Testing sites starting Monday, September 13th till further notice:
DOH-Lake Community Health Site located at 560 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont.
Monday thru Friday from...
Culvers is hosting a FREE First Responders Breakfast on September 11 from 8 am - 10 am. Custard pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns and toast will be served. Culvers is located at 1431 Johns Lake Rd., Clermont.
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Culver’s is a...
To honor the hard work and dedication of first responders, Kroger Delivery provided a variety of grocery items to the Groveland Fire and Police Departments, Clermont Fire and Police Departments, and Lake County Sheriff’s Department. Two Kroger Delivery vans...
by Jan Sheldon, South Lake Montessori School
I had just purchased a building at 983 West DeSoto Street in Downtown Clermont and was
preparing it for what would be the South Lake Montessori school. The inside of the schoolhouse was ready for...
Submitted by the Animal League
Hi Friends!
Ha-row dare! My name is Ben Franklin and I am a LOVEABLE and HANDSOME Labrador Retriever/Pointer Blend and am looking for my forever family.
I am a very sweet boy with lots of energy! I have to...
William Alfred Suggs Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 5277 placed a memorial in honor the 13 U.S Servicemembers (11 Marines, 1 Navy Sailor and 1 Army Soldier) killed in a suicide bombing attack in Kabul on August 26.
Marine...
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter announces the start of a bi-monthly “Youth Impact Day” beginning Saturday, September 11th, 2021.
Students from Eustis High School answered the call to action from Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter to volunteer on a construction...
The Coronavirus has been responsible for many changes in BETA THETA, a chapter of ESA but one thing remains certain: The sisterhood remains focused on the community's well-being. Chartered in 1979 (nearly 43 years young) it has given contributions and...
The Lake County School Board will meet next week to vote on Superintendent Diane Kornegay’s proposal that would require students and staff at schools with the highest percentage of positive COVID-19 cases to wear masks until the number of...
Article by Grant V Mollett, East Ridge High School, M.Ed
Photos courtesy of ERHS Friends and Family
WINTER SPRINGS, September 4 - The East Ridge High School girls' cross country team competed in their second meet of the 2021 season today. This...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for SharpShell Solutions, LLC. SharpShell Solutions is a minority-owned business focused on the growth and digitization of small businesses within the Central Florida area. Its services include Website Design,...
The Procurement Department has been awarded the prestigious 26th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) for 2021 from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI).
“The City of Clermont’s mission statement includes providing exceptional services to our residents.” Interim City...
by Linda Charlton
On Friday, Sept 4, the west end of Montrose rocked as owner, twenty-four-year-old Hailie Weatherbee and crew staged the grand opening celebration of Bee's Auto Repair, located at 898 and 899 West Montrose, on both sides of the street....
United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties has received a grant for $122,856 from the LiveWell Foundation to fund a transportation bus and program for South Lake Veterans. The “rolling American flag” in tribute to all of our Veterans...
submitted by Donna Diginnaro, Clermont Historical Society
Thursday, August 26th was a big day for Clermont. Through the efforts of several families who were involved in the citrus industry and Jonh Jackson, former county agent, a series of beautiful citrus...
The Clermont Police Department introduces a new Police K-9 Officer named Juno. K-9 Officer Farzati, a 12 year veteran of the Clermont Police Department, and his partner K-9 Juno are the agency’s first-ever Nitrate Detection Team.
K-9 Juno is a...
Lake County Schools Superintendent Diane Kornegay today proposed a plan that would require students and staff at schools with the highest COVID-19 positivity rates to wear masks until the rates drop. Masks would continue to be strongly encouraged, but not...
Article by Linda Charlton
Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter Youth Construction Academy in partnership with local schools, community partners and affiliates broke ground on the construction of a home located at 212 N. Florida Ave., Mascotte on August 31, 2021.
There are...
The Lake County School Board held a special meeting on Sept. 2, to review COVID-19 data from each public school and to discuss additional steps that could be taken to mitigate the spread of the virus.
The meeting, open to...
Today begins the campaign for the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center to win a $90,000 grant to build a sustainable garden, outdoor covered picnic area and nature play space.
Follow the link below and Vote today and "every day" from Sept...
The Montverde Academy third grade class participates annually in the Bonnie Plants Cabbage Program. Mrs. Pat Kroll-Whiffen heads up the project in the Lower School and passes along her passion for plant life, gardening, and its impacts on the...
submitted by The Animal League
Hi Everyone!
Our names are Cupcake and Lily and we are a bonded mother-daughter pair, meaning we would need to go to our forever homes together. We are adorable, petite chihuahua blends and we each weigh...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is accustomed to providing tens of millions of meals each year in the fight against hunger, and this year, the need for donations is still heightened due to the economic impacts of...
Kathy Scherer has been a Kiwanian for more than 28 years. She has served on many committees and held many offices, including Vice President, President, and Treasurer. She served as Secretary for the Kiwanis Division for 5 years and...
COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing infection, serious illness, and death. Most people who get COVID-19 are unvaccinated. However, since vaccines are not 100% effective at preventing infection, some people who are fully vaccinated will still get COVID-19. An infection of a fully vaccinated person...
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs-up for their own...
City Buildings will be closed on Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day
Kehlor Recreation Center
Clermont Arts & Recreation Center
www.ClermontFL.gov | 352-394-3500 (ARC) | 352-973-1043 (Kehlor)
Limbitless Solutions (LSI) and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children are launching a national study to evaluate the effectiveness of video game-based training aimed at helping children learn how to use prosthetic arms.
For the past seven years, LSI...
How can adults help children who have lost a loved one?
When someone loses a loved one, the person can experience a variety of intense feelings. The emotions can be consuming and even overwhelming to the point it affects...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently welcomed local members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes(FCA) is the largest Christian campus ministry in the world. The FCA is on more campuses than the next three largest...
First Friday Foodtrucks and Music on Montrose will be held in Downtown Clermont on September 3 from 5:30 - 9:00 pm. Bring your folding chairs and listen to Liverpool Live, a Beatle Tribute Band at Clermont City Hall Park. Many...
Lake-Sumter State College is hosting its semiannual Welcome Back Bash for students next week. In addition to free food, live music, and activities including a rock-climbing wall, students can meet clubs and resources available on campus.
In collaboration with the...
Submitted by Donna DiGennaro, Clermont Historic Society
Are you looking for something different to do this weekend? Something close to home, something that won’t break the bank, something that you can combine with other activities. Well, Clermont’s very own Historic...
The community is invited to participate in an annual golf tournament dedicated to raising money to help Lake County Schools’ students achieve their career dreams.
The Scott A. Strong Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, October 15, at Mission...
Town residents are invited to envision the future character of Oakland Avenue and Tubb Street by providing their input during the first of two planned public meetings at 6 p.m. on Sept. 2 at the Oakland Meeting Hall, 221...
Article by Grant Mollett, M.ED - East Ridge High School
Photos by Dave Worthington
August 28 - Inverness, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team opened the 2021 season today, as they competed in the Whispering Pines Invitational at...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Jeffrey and Susan Cagan celebrated the grand opening of their newest apartment complex, The Orchard at Cagan Crossings. It's a brand-new, four-story apartment complex complete with elevators and eight unique one and two-bedroom floor...